Breeding Trio of Geese
We are downsizing and our trusty trio of geese sadly have to go. The larger two, including the gander, are 4 years old and the smallest one 3 years. They all came from white stock but the larger goose has "Pomeranian" markings so they are evidently not pure bred Emdens. The gander is very active and the geese are excellent layers producing prolific fertile eggs from mid-February to the end of June at which point they start sitting. Unusually, although we provide separate nesting places they have chosen each year not only to share the same nest but also to share sitting duty. Goslings were hatched in but this year vermin took all the eggs, the last one when it was just at term which was very disappointing. All three are allowed to graze and swim extensively and are very healthy, and they have a generally mild disposition given that the gander will do his best to look fierce in the breeding season. Read More